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1850s
GUSN-36751
Ivory sticks and guards, carved and inlaid with gilt; white moire scalloped petalled leaf, edged in gilt, handpainted with figures in 18th Century dress in pastoral setting; roses on outside leaves; tipped with rose marabou; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring with rose cord and tassel.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
inlay (process)
ivory (tooth component)
feather (material)
moiré
painting (coating)
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Unknown
Gift of Miss Anne F. Caryl
1934.885
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